Great videos. I HIGHLY recommend them before starting your project. Scott answers a lot of questions. They're thorough and will take some time to watch, but that is exactly what you need if you're actually making drapes. I can also say the work he is doing is obviously to a very high standard, unlike in some videos out there. I am having to alter some very nicely made drapes, and these videos have been quite helpful. Thank you, Scott!
Scott I can remember as a child helping my mom pleat with those three prong hooks that had the lever that locked them in place the tape had slots where the pins entered- measuring was such a task. Love the content you’re creating. Such a lost art - starting a pleated curtain for a patio door and refreshing my skills with your help
I'm a fellow RU-vidr. I teach dance costume design and construction on my channel, "Rhinestone Queen Costumes". Drapery is a bit out of my comfort zone, but I'm custom making all the drapes for my new house. This 3-part series was great! I picked up some awesome tips from you on how to make my drapes look professional. It's going to be a challenge going from working with 1 yard of fabric at a time to MANY yards of fabric! Your videos have given me the confidence to tackle my project! Very well done!! Thanks so much!!
Hello Scott. Great videos. Thanks for all your teaching and tips. One question: What about ironing the draperies after fan folding? How would you suggest to do that in order to get nice straight folds from top to bottom?
When you do your pleat tack under the buckram, is it just 2 or 3 stitches? And do you go over the front end, or do you stay just inside the front edge? Thx.
The overlap is where the drapery comes together in the center of the window when closing the draperies, the two drapery panels “overlap” each other by 2” so you don’t see daylight. The “return” is on the opposite end and it is where the drapery panel bends around the corner and meets the wall. It is called a “return” because it returns back to the wall.
Why did you do pinch pleat when you have put a valence in front of the curtains. You can’t see the top of the curtains now. Pencil pleat would have been better and more cheaper.
pinch pleated draperies are installed on a traverse and easily open and close by pulling the cord without touching the draperies, pinch pleats also stack off the window nicely and offer consistent pleat folds right to the bottom of the draperies.
A filming comment, when you move away from your phone, your comments are sometimes inaudible. Conversely, when you drop your ruler or drapery pins, or scrape your phone against the table, these noises are quite pronounced. They interfere with your excellent instruction. I don't want to miss a word. Take a listen yourself. Thank you for your videos!!
